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Policy report: Dec. 27, 2023

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Welcome to the Forest Service Policy Report! Our goal is to provide updates on agency policy actions, including directives, regulations and information collections.Recently issued directivesFSH 7109.52 Chapter 1 - Activity Evaluation Standards (12/13/2023)Updates terminology throughout the…
#Policy, #OldGrowthForests, #Recreation, #Travel, #SpecialUses, #Roads, #Trails

Special Uses – Communications Uses

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#SpecialUses, #Communications

Forest Service Communications Sites Map Viewer

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Welcome to the Forest Service Communications Sites Map Viewer The purpose of this map viewer is to provide information on communications sites across the United States that are located on National Forest System Lands and that are managed under Special Use Authorizations.The map viewer will provide site-specific communications site information, including the location, site designation, and…
#Maps, #SpecialUses, #Technology, #Communications

Special Uses

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Special Uses provides services supporting our national policy and federal land laws by authorizing uses on National Forest System land.Learn more About the Program, the authorizing regulations and laws, and the Permit Application Process.NEW -  Ski Area Water Rights on National Forest System Lands - Notice of final directive; request for public comment. The Forest Service amended the…
#SpecialUses, #SpecialUsePermits